Rachel Perry

The Stirling Technologies team is excited for the recent launch of the new website for T.O.H.P Burnham Public Libary in Essex, MA. The new site was designed with many unique features in order to achieve the goal of improving usability for all library patrons. It’s eye-catching colors and mobile-friendly interface make navigating the site an enjoyable experience for all users.

Homepage

The site’s homepage captures visitors from the beginning with a sliding carousel of upcoming events and a section on the latest library news. Below that, users can find a revolving carousel of book titles that are new to the library, followed by a section of notable databases that is curated by the library staff.

Helpful Features

In addition to the site’s individual pages which improve ease of use, the new website also features many helpful components to make navigating the site easy for visitors of all ages. One of these items is a font-resizer button, located at the top of the page, which allows patrons to change the site’s font to best suit their readability preferences. In addition, a toggleable search bar lets users switch between searching in the library catalog or the library website. The site’s sub-menus are also organized into columns for clear navigation and simple usability.

Mobile-Friendly

T.O.H.P. Burnham’s website is now fully responsive, resizing and adapting to fit every user’s screen correctly. It can be viewed on mobile devices, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.

The refreshed design and improved functionality make this site easy to use for all library patrons. From the site’s online book catalog to its e-resources, there are tons of ways residents of Essex can now make the most of their library’s offerings.